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0Caps- 0International goals
- 38AgeBorn 20 May 1988
- TorreenseClub
- Taça de PortugalLeague
- Cape VerdeNational team
The shape of him
Stopira is a 38-year-old defender at Torreense and a Cape Verde international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 5
- 3NB I
- 2Magyar Kupa
Quick facts
- Full name
- Stopira
- Date of birth
- 20 May 1988 (38)
- Place of birth
- Praia
- Nationality
- Cape Verde
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- TOTorreense
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Europa League |  Sunderland | H | L1–2 | 27' |
More on Stopira
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Torreense | All competitions | 40 | 848 | 1 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Torreense | All competitions | 7 | 660 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Fehérvár FC | All competitions | 6 | 540 | 1 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Fehérvár FC | All competitions | 28 | 2,456 | 1 | 0 |
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